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10 April 2025
National recognition for Council staff
When help was needed with the recovery effort on Kangaroo Island after devastating bushfires, Holdfast Bay’s Ian Matthews and Peter Tomsen didn’t hesitate to volunteer.
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9 April 2025
Help disability advisory group grow
People with lived experience of disability are invited to join Council’s Disability Advisory Network (DAN) to help guide access and inclusion across all Council programs and services.
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4 April 2025
Transforming Jetty Road: Statement to 7NEWS
The City of Holdfast Bay's statement about the Transforming Jetty Road consultation.
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2 April 2025
Ramps and bus stop upgrades improve accessibility
Council's City Assets team has been working diligently over the past 18 months, upgrading 15 bus stops and another 112 kerb pram ramps to ensure they meet Disability Discrimination Act…
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1 April 2025
Habitat tree flourishing in Paringa Park Reserve
Among all the trees that are scattered among Paringa Park Reserve at Somerton Park, one stands out from the rest.
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17 March 2025
Tiny beetles with a big job to do
The trees scattered around Alf Smedley Reserve at Glenelg North, and some street trees in Glenelg, are now home to around 1000 ladybird beetles.
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10 March 2025
Trial to combat stagnant stormwater
Council is undertaking an Australian-first trial to address stagnant ponds of water on our beaches, in front of two stormwater outlets.
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3 March 2025
Help shape Jetty Road Glenelg
Feedback is being sought on draft concept designs for the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project, which aims to elevate the tourism, shopping and entertainment precinct into a modern, safe, vibrant…
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26 February 2025
Accommodation Diversity Code Amendment submission
Read the City of Holdfast Bay's full submission in response to the Accommodation Diversity Code Amendment, as part of the State Planning Commission’s community engagement process.
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20 February 2025
The meaning behind the Minda Coast Path pebble sculptures
If you’ve ever taken a stroll along the Minda Coast Path, you would have passed by a series of “pebble” sculptures, including two that gently rest together near the Minda…
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18 February 2025
Who was Isabel May Hackett?
An act of remarkable generosity - a gift of prime seaside land to help children with disabilities - led to a local street being named in honour of Brighton philanthropist…
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17 February 2025
Multi-million dollar stormwater progressing at Somerton Park
If you’re wondering why Tarlton Street at Somerton Park is closed to traffic, with bus route changes also in place, this photo shows why.
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